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Akasa Air: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala plans to launch ultra-low cost airline with 70 aircraft
Business | July 28, 2021 17:34 ISTBillionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala investor will be launching an ultra-low-cost airline to be called Akasa Air, with an investment of $35 million.
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Aviation ministry issues draft ‘Drone Rules, 2021' on trust, self-certification. Details
India | July 15, 2021 13:46 ISTThe last date for public to submit their comments on the draft rules is August 5.
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COVID-19: DGCA extends suspension of international commercial passenger flights till Mar 31
India | February 27, 2021 13:06 ISTAmid the suspension, special international flights have been allowed under the Vande Bharat Mission since May last year and under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with select countries since July.
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Govt reviewing situation, has allowed limited resumption of India-UK flights: Hardeep Singh Puri
India | January 06, 2021 8:26 ISTUnion Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that the government is reviewing the situation and it has allowed limited resumption of civil aviation with the United Kingdom.
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Not wearing masks on flight can now put you on 'no-fly list'
India | August 28, 2020 13:56 ISTIndia's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked the airlines to put on a no-fly list those air passengers who are not prepared to wear masks during flight and violate the set COVID-19 pandemic standard operating procedure (SOP).
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Domestic airfare cap to remain in place till November 24: Aviation Ministry
India | July 24, 2020 21:06 ISTThe aviation regulator DGCA had on May 21 issued seven bands of ticket pricing with lower and upper fare limits. The first such band consists of flights that are of less than 40 minutes duration.
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Aviation Ministry planning e-gate pass facility at major airports by year-end
Business | July 21, 2020 20:09 ISTThe government is planning to roll out e-gate pass facility at cargo terminals of major airports by the end of this year, said a senior official of the Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday.
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Travelling by air? Check updated air travel guidelines
India | July 12, 2020 21:20 ISTThe ministry has informed all airlines that passengers who submit a self-declaration form stating that they have not tested positive for the novel Coronavirus three weeks prior to the departure, will be allowed to board the aircraft.
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Aviation Ministry caps airfares for domestic operations
News | May 21, 2020 22:39 ISTAs airlines gear up to resume partial domestic flight services from May 25, Aviation Ministry announced price capping.
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Aarogya Setu app not mandatory for children below 14: SOP for domestic flights ahead of resumption
Fyi | May 21, 2020 13:46 ISTThe Airports Authority of India (AAI) issued new guidelines ahead of resumption of domestic flight services from May 25 onwards for airport operators, passengers on Thursday. As per the new Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), AAI has said that the Aarogya Setu app will not mandatory for children below 14 years of age.
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No cabin baggage, Aarogya Setu app mandatory, those over 80 not allowed: Aviation Ministry's SOP
India | May 12, 2020 18:59 ISTFilling up of a detailed questionnaire related to COVID-19, carrying no cabin baggage, using Aarogya Setu app and reaching airport at least two hours before a flight departure might well be among the requirements for air passengers during the initial phase after resumption of commercial flights.
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No decision to open domestic, international operations, clarifies Aviation Ministry
India | April 18, 2020 23:10 ISTMinistry of Civil Aviation clarified on Saturday that so far no decision has been taken to open domestic or international operations.
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'Refund passengers for cancelled tickets booked during coronavirus lockdown': Aviation Ministry
Business | April 16, 2020 18:27 ISTThe carriers, including IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir, had suspended flights during the lockdown, but instead of refunding the ticket, had kept the fare in a credit shell that a passenger could use later.
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Budget 2020: Rs 3,797 crore earmarked for Aviation Ministry
Business | February 01, 2020 17:40 ISTMinistry of Civil Aviation has been allocated Rs 3,797 crore in this year's Budget, 2.62 per cent higher than Rs 3,700 crore which was allocated in the 2019-20 fiscal year.
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Explained: Kunal Kamra banned by airlines. Know what puts you in 'No Fly List'
Fyi | January 30, 2020 21:38 ISTThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) maintains and compiles the no-fly list based on inputs given by airlines about the incidents.
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Register drones by Jan 31 or face action: Aviation Ministry
India | January 13, 2020 21:28 ISTIn a notice, the ministry said, "The presence of such drones as well as drone operators has come to the notice of the government which do not comply with the CAR (civil aviation requirements)."
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Don't sell 'the jewel': Air India unions appeal to PM Modi
India | December 21, 2019 10:14 ISTAir India unions have suggested the Centre to make the airline a board-managed company just like L&T and ITC.
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Govt owes cash-strapped Air India Rs 1,000 crore: Aviation Ministry informs Parliament
India | December 13, 2018 16:25 ISTSESF with B747-400 aircraft for the president, vice president and the prime minister are operated by Air India.
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No takeoff or landing of flights at 27 airports, govt tells Parliament
India | December 13, 2018 18:19 ISTMinister of state for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said in a written reply that the revival of airstrips/airports is ''demand driven'', depending upon firm commitment from airline operators as well as from the state governments for providing various concessions.
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Aviation ministry assures action on FAA's observation about DGCA
Business | July 22, 2018 22:37 ISTThe observations raised by FAA assumes significance as it comes against the backdrop of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), an UN body, giving a low score to India following an audit programme for the country.
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